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John McLiam(1918-1994)

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  • Writer
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John McLiam in Starsky et Hutch (1975)
When a boxer is killed because he wouldn't take a dive, his brother tries to find a way to avenge him even if only symbolically.
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Split Decisions (1988)
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John McLiam was born on 24 January 1918 in Hayter, Alberta, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for Rambo (1982), De sang-froid (1967) and Woody et les robots (1973). He was married to Roberta Claire Robinson. He died on 16 April 1994 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornJanuary 24, 1918
DiedApril 16, 1994(76)
BornJanuary 24, 1918
DiedApril 16, 1994(76)
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Known for

Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, and Brian Dennehy in Rambo (1982)
Rambo
7.7
  • Orval
  • 1982
De sang-froid (1967)
De sang-froid
7.9
  • Herbert Clutter
  • 1967
Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in Woody et les robots (1973)
Woody et les robots
7.1
  • Dr. Agon
  • 1973
Luke la main froide (1967)
Luke la main froide
8.0
  • Boss Keen
  • 1967

Credits

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Actor



  • Tom Irwin in My Life and Times (1991)
    My Life and Times
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Martin
    • 1991
  • Bienvenue en Alaska (1990)
    Bienvenue en Alaska
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Soapy Sanderson
    • 1990
  • Kevin Spacey and Bernadette Peters in Fall from Grace (1990)
    Fall from Grace
    5.8
    TV Movie
    • Rev. Aubrey Sara
    • 1990
  • Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, and Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: La nouvelle génération (1987)
    Star Trek: La nouvelle génération
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Fento
    • 1989
  • Dynastie (1981)
    Dynastie
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Elsworth Chisolm
    • Oscar Stone
    • 1984–1989
  • Down Delaware Road
    TV Movie
    • Granie Granville
    • 1988
  • Gerald McRaney and Jameson Parker in Simon et Simon (1981)
    Simon et Simon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dr. Matthew Kuney
    • 1988
  • Gene Hackman, Craig Sheffer, and Eddie Velez in Split Decisions (1988)
    Split Decisions
    5.2
    • Pop McGuinn
    • 1988
  • Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman in La belle et la bête (1987)
    La belle et la bête
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Sam Denton
    • 1987
  • Christopher Lloyd and Howie Mandel in L'héritier à quatre pattes (1987)
    L'héritier à quatre pattes
    4.7
    • H.P. Truman
    • 1987
  • Angela Lansbury in Arabesque (1984)
    Arabesque
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Harry Stevens
    • 1987
  • Treat Williams in J. Edgar Hoover (1987)
    J. Edgar Hoover
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • A. Mitchell Palmer
    • 1987
  • George Peppard, Mr. T, Dirk Benedict, and Dwight Schultz in L'agence tous risques (1983)
    L'agence tous risques
    7.5
    TV Series
    • George Nemchek
    • 1986
  • Michael Landon in Les routes du paradis (1984)
    Les routes du paradis
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Ted Simpson
    • Carl Fred Simms
    • 1985–1986
  • Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story (1986)
    Samaritan: The Mitch Snyder Story
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • Jessie
    • 1986

Writer



  • The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962)
    The Lloyd Bridges Show
    6.8
    TV Series
    • story
    • 1963
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
    Robert Montgomery Presents
    7.6
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1955

Soundtrack



  • Alan Alda, David Ogden Stiers, Gary Burghoff, William Christopher, Jamie Farr, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, and Loretta Swit in M.A.S.H. (1972)
    M.A.S.H.
    8.5
    TV Series
    • performer: "It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary" (uncredited)
    • 1983
  • My Fair Lady (1964)
    My Fair Lady
    7.7
    • performer: "With a Little Bit of Luck" (1956), "Get Me to the Church on Time" (1956) (uncredited)
    • 1964

Videos3

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Halls of Anger
Trailer 2:17
Halls of Anger
Halls of Anger
Trailer 2:17
Halls of Anger
Sleeper
Trailer 2:15
Sleeper

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • John Mc Liam
  • Height
    • 1.65 m
  • Born
    • January 24, 1918
    • Hayter, Alberta, Canada
  • Died
    • April 16, 1994
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(Parkinson's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Roberta Claire RobinsonNovember 25, 1951 - April 16, 1994 (his death, 1 child)

Did you know

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    John McLiam graduated with a Master's Degree from St. Mary's College, Berkeley, California.

    He served as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy during World War II, being awarded a Bronze Star Medal.

    He was briefly employed as a reporter on the West Coast, then made his Broadway debut in 1951 in Maxwell Anderson's play "Barefoot in Athens".

    He changed his original name, John Williams, to John McLiam because there were already several actors by that name active in America.

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  • When did John McLiam die?
    April 16, 1994
  • How did John McLiam die?
    Parkinson's disease
  • How old was John McLiam when he died?
    76 years old
  • Where did John McLiam die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was John McLiam born?
    January 24, 1918

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